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Several of our natural areas are closed during firearm season, which runs November 16 - December 17, 2024
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Garden
Stroll Along Plants of the Americas
The North Walk has been refurbished to display native plants.
Natural Area
Pedal and Stroll through Purvis Road Wetlands
View a birds-eye view of Purvis Road Wetlands, natural area best experienced from the Dryden Rail Trail.
Gardening
Check out the buzz!
We invite you to come see our Botanic Buzzline – a flowering pathway that connects people and pollinators to plants.
Blog
Teresa’s Story!
Garden Guide and Master Gardener Teresa Craighead shares how a space in her life was filled and grew into bountiful opportunities with the Cornell Botanic Gardens.
Cultural Connection
Hydrangeas: Stars of late summer
While undeniably beautiful, the symbolic meaning of hydrangea varies considerably among different cultures.
Video
Soar over the F. R. Newman Arboretum
Take a bird’s-eye view of the F. R. Newman Arboretum in this stunning flight over its 100 acres.
Natural Area
Fall Creek’s Iconic Hemlock Gorge
Take a short tour of Fall Creek’s Hemlock Gorge, with gorge historian Dan McClure. Explore […]
Video
Elusive Blue: the Rarest of Flower Colors
Did you know that blue is the rarest flower color? Brandon George, MPS ’21 (CALS) […]